1984 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Fiat Ritmo (81 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 80 kg more than 1984 Fiat Ritmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Ritmo | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Ritmo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
