1982 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat Ritmo (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Corona weights approximately 25 kg more than 1982 Fiat Ritmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat Ritmo | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Ritmo | Corona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
