1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 589 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2590 mm |
