1983 Fiat 126 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Fiat 126 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 235 kg more than 1983 Fiat 126. 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 126. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1983 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1983 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Fiat 126 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 126 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 650 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |