1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1970 Fiat 124 and 1970 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 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. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |