1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 6 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 125 kg more than 1982 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 (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 131 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
