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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 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. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 24 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
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 | 1747 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |