1961 Fiat 600 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (212 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 720 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 600 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Crown |
Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 71 L |