1985 Fiat Vivace vs. 1977 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Fiat Vivace is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Fiat Vivace (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 60 kg more than 1985 Fiat Vivace.
Because 1977 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 1977 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Vivace, 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, 1985 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Vivace | 1977 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Vivace | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2380 mm |
