1977 Fiat X1-9 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Fiat X1-9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat X1-9 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat X1-9 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 30 kg more than 1977 Fiat X1-9.
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 X1-9 (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat X1-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat X1-9 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | X1-9 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
