1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 30 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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, 1972 Fiat 124 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Corona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |