1985 Fiat Panda vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Fiat Panda is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Panda. (34 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 690 kg more than 1985 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Panda | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Crown |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2700 mm |
