1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1977 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 200 kg more than 1977 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1977 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Mirafiori | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |