1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,365 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat 131 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat 131 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1982 Fiat 131 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 131 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1365 cc | 1070 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
