1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 12 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 50 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 235 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 131 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |