1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 78 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
