1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 80 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1954 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1954 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
