2012 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 698 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Fiat 500 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3546 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1628 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2301 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |