1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1967 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Corolla (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Fiat 500 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
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 500 | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
