1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1972 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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
