1957 Fiat 1900 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1977 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 1900 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1900 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1900 | Carina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |