1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 24 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
