1960 Fiat 1100 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 280 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1100. 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1100 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1100 | Corona |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1087 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2590 mm |