1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1985 Toyota Corolla (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124. 1985 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |