1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 54 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 384 kg more than 1949 Fiat 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 2003 Toyota Crown 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. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Fiat 1500 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 71 L |
