1983 Fiat 127 vs. 1983 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1983 Fiat 127 and 1983 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 127. (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Camry weights approximately 250 kg more than 1983 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1983 Toyota Camry (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 127 | 1983 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 127 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1048 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2610 mm |
