1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Because 1951 Fiat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
