2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 125 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Because 1975 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 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda, 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
