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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 100 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 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
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 | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 77 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2340 mm |