1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 1990 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Toyota Corolla is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1990 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1952 Fiat 1900 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 1952 Fiat 1900. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1900. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1900 | 1990 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1900 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
