1959 Fiat 2100 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 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 2100 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (56 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 2100 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 2100 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 2100 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 2100 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 2100 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2052 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
