1948 Fiat 1100 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 1100. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 1100.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Fiat 1100 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1100 | Corona |
Year Released | 1948 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 50 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |