1996 Fiat Tempra vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Fiat Tempra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Tempra. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 10 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Tempra. (111 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Tempra | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Tempra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
