1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 11 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 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 250 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 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, 1990 Fiat Tempra (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Tempra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
