1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 40 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1976 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300. 1976 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 1300 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1300 | Corona |
Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |