1999 Fiat Seicento vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Fiat Seicento is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Seicento weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Seicento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Fiat Seicento (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Seicento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Seicento | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Seicento | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2290 mm |
