1989 Fiat Uno vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Fiat Uno (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 620 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Uno | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
