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 1,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 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 210 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 (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 57 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 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
