1961 Fiat Berline vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 44 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 113 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1961 Fiat Berline is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Fiat Berline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Berline | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
