1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 36 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), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 490 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, 1995 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Carina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |