1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat 1100 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1100 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 66 mm |
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 | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 75 L |