1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Crown (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 870 kg more than 1969 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, 1977 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
