1962 Fiat 2300 vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1962 Fiat 2300 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 1962 Fiat 2300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1962 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 2300 | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 2300 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
