1948 Fiat 1100 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 1100 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
