1963 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 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 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Fulvia, 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. (116 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Fulvia | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Fulvia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2340 mm |
