1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Toyota Corolla (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1100 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
