1974 Fiat 126 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 290 kg more than 1974 Fiat 126. 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 126 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 1165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2380 mm |
