1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Fiat 131 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Fiat 131 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Fiat 131 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1984 Fiat 131 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat 131 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |