1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1900 (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1900 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 150 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1900.
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. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1953 Fiat 1900 has manual transmission. 1953 Fiat 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1900 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1900 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
