1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corsa is newer by 21 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fiat 1800 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1800 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
