1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (97 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. 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, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 130 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 130 | Corona |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |