1973 Fiat 125 vs. 1977 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 125 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1977 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1973 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 125 | 1977 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 125 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2380 mm |