1953 Fiat 500 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 318 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 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |
