1956 Fiat 1900 vs. 1977 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Toyota Corona is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,899 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1900. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1977 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. 1977 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1900 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1900 | 1977 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1900 | Corona |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1899 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |