1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,278 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 2300 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
