1972 Fiat X1-9 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat X1-9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat X1-9 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (74 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat X1-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 470 kg more than 1972 Fiat X1-9. 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, 1978 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (98 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat X1-9. 1978 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat X1-9 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat X1-9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat X1-9 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | X1-9 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
