1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1966 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 400 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 500 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |