1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (72 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 32 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Because 1975 Toyota Corona 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 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Tempra | Corona |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
