1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (62 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1975 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, both vehicles can yield 94 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 131 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |