1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1200 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |