1976 Toyota Crown vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Crown weights approximately 340 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Toyota Crown | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Crown | Panda |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |
