1968 Fiat 2300 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 2300 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 2300 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |