1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona.

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. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1949 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1949 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1949 Fiat 1500 1973 Toyota Corona
Make Fiat Toyota
Model 1500 Corona
Year Released 1949 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1492 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 47 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 65 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1110 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2510 mm


 

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