1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 4 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (84 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 131 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 84 HP |
Torque | 95 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2380 mm |