1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 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 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (76 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 124 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124. 1974 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |