1960 Innocenti 950 vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1960 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1960 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 450 kg more than 1960 Innocenti 950. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Innocenti 950 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 1960 Innocenti 950. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Innocenti 950 | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Innocenti | Toyota |
| Model | 950 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
