1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1100 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1100 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1165 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 | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 46 L |