2004 Fiat Doblo vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Fiat Doblo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Doblo. (203 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Doblo | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Doblo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
