1967 Fiat 2300 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 212 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1967 Fiat 2300 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 1967 Fiat 2300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1967 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 2300 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 2300 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |