1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1974 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, 1956 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
