1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 124 (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 145 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124.
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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 124 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |