1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 124 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1967 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |