1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1989 Fiat Uno is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Fiat Uno (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Because 1968 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 1968 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno, 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, 1968 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Uno | Corona |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |
