1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 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, 1980 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 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 280 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400. 1980 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1400 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1400 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |