1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (70 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 335 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 127 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 127 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1047 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
