1961 Fiat 1500 vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1500. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1500. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1500 | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 75 L |
