1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 45 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Toyota Corolla (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100. 1985 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1100 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1100 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |