2007 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 446 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500.
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, 2012 Fiat 500 (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Corolla | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |
