1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1965 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 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 2,599 cc, 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 109 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300.
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, 1965 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 2300 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
