1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (68 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 131 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |