1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 330 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Fiat 1100 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 1955 Fiat 1100. 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
