1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 215 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1969 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |