1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,070 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 850 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1070 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2290 mm |