1996 Fiat 131 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Fiat 131 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat 131 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat 131 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. 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, 1996 Fiat 131 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 131 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Corona |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |