1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Corona (70 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1965 Toyota Corona.
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, 1965 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 131 | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Corona |
Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |