1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 415 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Berline | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
