1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1500 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1500 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |