2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento. 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, 1985 Toyota Corolla (102 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 1985 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Seicento | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
