1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 46 L |
