1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1973 Fiat 500 and 1973 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 492 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Corona |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |