1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 245 kg more than 1993 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Fiat 126 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 126 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 702 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |