1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1968 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, 1957 Fiat 1200 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
