1966 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1977 Toyota Cressida is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Cressida (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 230 kg more than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1977 Toyota Cressida (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Cabriolet | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 61 L |
