1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 390 kg more than 1969 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
