1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1964 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Tipo (138 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 518 kg more than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Toyota Sport 800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Fiat Tipo (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Fiat Tipo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1964 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Tipo | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2010 mm |
