1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Because 1959 Fiat 1500 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 1959 Fiat 1500. 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 (136 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
