2003 Fiat Panda vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Fiat Panda is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (71 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Panda weights approximately 80 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Fiat Panda (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |
