1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Crown (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 720 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1975 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
