1980 Fiat Panda vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1980 Fiat Panda. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 170 kg more than 1980 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Fiat Panda (147 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm). This means 1980 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.

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