1978 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Ritmo 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 51 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Crown weights approximately 410 kg more than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Ritmo, 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, 1984 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Ritmo | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Ritmo | Crown |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
