1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 66 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
