1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1979 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:
| 1950 Fiat 1500 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
