1983 Fiat Vivace vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Fiat Vivace is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Vivace (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 150 kg more than 1983 Fiat Vivace.
Because 1959 Toyota Corona 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 1959 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Vivace, 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, 1983 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Fiat Vivace | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Vivace | Corona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |