1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,597 cc, 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 865 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1967 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2597 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |
