1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 55 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
