2004 Fiat Ecobasis vs. 1984 Toyota Crown

To start off, 2004 Fiat Ecobasis is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Ecobasis (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Ecobasis should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Ecobasis weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 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 1984 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Ecobasis, 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, 1984 Toyota Crown (172 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. (162 Nm). This means 1984 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. 1984 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Ecobasis has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Ecobasis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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