1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Because 1953 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 1953 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Toyota Carina (136 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
