1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1965 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Corona weights approximately 130 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1100 | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1100 | Corona |
Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |