1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corolla (59 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 294 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 36 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |