1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (99 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2340 mm |
