1966 Fiat 2300 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 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, 1966 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 2300 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 2300 | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |