1979 Fiat 126 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Fiat 126 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 705 kg more than 1979 Fiat 126. 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 126 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 126 | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |