1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Fiat 127 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corona (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (70 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Corona weights approximately 195 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127. 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, 1969 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 127 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 127 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1047 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 51 L |
