1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 282 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1959 Fiat 600 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 600. 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 (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.

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