1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (62 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 124 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |