1975 Fiat 124 vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Fiat 124 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Corona weights approximately 4 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Fiat 124 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 124 | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |