1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 300 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133. 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 133 | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 133 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 842 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |