1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1975 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
