2007 Fiat Idea vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Idea and 2007 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Idea. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Idea weights approximately 2 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2007 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Idea | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Idea | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
