2004 Fiat Doblo vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Fiat Doblo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Doblo. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 484 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1969 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 1969 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Doblo, 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, 2004 Fiat Doblo (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Doblo | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Doblo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
