1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (81 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 335 kg more than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Toyota Crown (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Ritmo | Crown |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 75 L |
