1977 Fiat X1-9 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Fiat X1-9 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Crown (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Fiat X1-9. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat X1-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 337 kg more than 1977 Fiat X1-9. 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, 1967 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat X1-9. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat X1-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat X1-9 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | X1-9 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
