1980 Fiat 131 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Fiat 131 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (75 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat 131 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 131 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 941 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |