2001 Honda Fit vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 510 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit, 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 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Fit | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |
