1985 Fiat Regata vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Fiat Regata is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Regata. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Fiat Regata weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Regata, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Regata. (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Regata | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Regata | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
