1998 Fiat Coupe vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Coupe. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 154 kg more than 2009 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, 1998 Fiat Coupe (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1998 Fiat Coupe has manual transmission. 1998 Fiat Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Coupe | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Coupe | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |