1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (81 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 175 kg more than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Ritmo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
