1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 Fiat Uno is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corona weights approximately 240 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Uno, 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, 1971 Toyota Corona (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (79 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Uno | Corona |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
