1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600.
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, 1969 Toyota Corolla (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 60 L |
