1983 Fiat Regata vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Regata 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Regata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Regata (100 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Regata should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Fiat Regata weights approximately 94 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 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 Fiat Regata (128 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Regata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Regata | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Regata | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
