1971 Fiat 125 vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 175 kg more than 1971 Fiat 125. 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 125 | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 125 | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |