1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (83 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1974 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1800 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2380 mm |