1971 Fiat 127 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 127. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 290 kg more than 1971 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 127. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 127 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 127 | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1049 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |