1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Fiat 131 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 184 kg more than 1984 Fiat 131. 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat 131 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |