1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1994 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 Toyota Corolla is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1950 Fiat 1400 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 1950 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1994 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1400 | 1994 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
