1971 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 Lancia Fulvia.
Because 1981 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 1981 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Fulvia, 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, 1971 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1981 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1971 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1971 Lancia Fulvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lancia Fulvia | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Fulvia | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |