1997 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1997 Fiat Barchetta and 1997 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 30 kg more than 1997 Fiat Barchetta.
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, 1997 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Fiat Barchetta | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Barchetta | Corolla |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2470 mm |