1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (115 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 365 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200. 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1200 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1200 | Crown |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |