1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Fiat 124 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Corona weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Fiat 124 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 124 | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 29 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
