1958 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 Fiat 500
To start off, 2011 Fiat 500 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 245 kg more than 2011 Fiat 500.
Because 1958 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Fiat 500 (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown. 2011 Fiat 500 has automatic transmission and 1958 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1958 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Toyota Crown | 2011 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Crown | 500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2310 mm |
