1963 Fiat 1300 vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Corona weights approximately 6 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1300 | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1300 | Corona |
Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 75 L |