1966 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Grand Break (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 162 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat Grand Break | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Grand Break | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |