1983 Fiat 127 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1983 Fiat 127 and 1983 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 220 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 Corolla (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 127. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 127 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |