1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 340 kg more than 1957 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Fiat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
