1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 1972 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 46 L |