1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1957 Toyota Crown is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 445 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100.
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, 1957 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1957 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1100 | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1100 | Crown |
Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2540 mm |