1980 Fiat Panda vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Fiat Panda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1980 Fiat Panda. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 536 kg more than 1980 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Panda, 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, 1975 Toyota Crown (157 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat Panda. (147 Nm). This means 1975 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat Panda. 1975 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat Panda | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Panda | Crown |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1356 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |