1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (110 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 130 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
