1972 Fiat X1-9 vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat X1-9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat X1-9 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat X1-9 (74 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat X1-9 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corona weights approximately 170 kg more than 1972 Fiat X1-9.
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, 1979 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (98 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat X1-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat X1-9 | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | X1-9 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
