1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 126 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 126 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 704 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 25 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2380 mm |