1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 30 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1900 | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1900 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
