1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1963 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1400 (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1963 Toyota Corona. 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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
