1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1982 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1500 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |