1954 Fiat 1900 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 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1979 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 1900 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1900 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1900 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 941 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
