1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Toyota Crown is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Crown weights approximately 620 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500.
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. 1981 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1948 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1948 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
