1980 Fiat 131 vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Crown (97 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Crown weights approximately 304 kg more than 1980 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, 1986 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131. 1986 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 131 | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Crown |
Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |