1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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) has 56 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 415 kg more than 1980 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, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Berline | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Berline | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 188 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |