1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 155 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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, 1973 Fiat 132 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 132 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |
