2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Bravo (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Bravo, 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, 2009 Fiat Bravo (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Bravo | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Bravo | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2540 mm |
