1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Corona. (55 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Toyota Corona weights approximately 70 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, 1961 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Corona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 55 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |