1956 Fiat 1400 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 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (83 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 295 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 (103 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
