1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1500 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1500 | Carina |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |