1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 13 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (82 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 77 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
