1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Fiat 600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Toyota Corona (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Corona weights approximately 136 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. 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, 1958 Toyota Corona (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 600 | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Corona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |