1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 289 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, 1969 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
