1987 Toyota Crown vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Fiat 500 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2010 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 575 kg more than 2010 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat 500, 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Toyota Crown | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Crown | 500 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
