1980 Fiat 131 vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Fiat 131 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corona (84 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 34 kg more than 1980 Fiat 131. 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, 1976 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131. 1976 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 131 | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Corona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 84 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |