1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 390 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Crown |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |