1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Corolla (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 220 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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 Toyota Corolla (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 75 L |
