1953 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 218 kg more than 1953 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1953 Fiat 500 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 51 L |