1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 899 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Sport 800 (48 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Seicento weights approximately 149 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
Because 1965 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 1965 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Seicento, 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, 1965 Toyota Sport 800 (72 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Sport 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Seicento | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 30 L |
