1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 1977 Fiat 131 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 1000 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 1000. (46 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 131 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Toyota 1000. 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, 1977 Fiat 131 (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 131 | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 131 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2170 mm |
