1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 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 45 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 230 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Fiat 1100. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
