1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 124 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1971 Fiat 124 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 85 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 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |