1974 Fiat 128 vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Crown weights approximately 450 kg more than 1974 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 128 | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 128 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
