1966 Fiat OT vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat OT (75 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat OT should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 100 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT.
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, 1966 Fiat OT (134 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | OT | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
