1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Fiat 133 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 Fiat 133. 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 133 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2340 mm |
