1961 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 200 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Grand Break | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Break | Corona |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
