1968 Fiat 500 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 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 276 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, 1973 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 46 L |