1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Fiat 124 is newer by 4 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (70 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 35 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. 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 (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Corona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |