1979 Toyota Mark II vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2013 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 94 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Mark II | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Mark II | 500 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3547 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1627 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2300 mm |
