1965 Fiat 2300 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1965 Fiat 2300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 385 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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat 2300 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 2300 | Corona |
Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |