1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 610 kg more than 1968 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 60 L |
