1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1990 Toyota Carina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 185 kg more than 1990 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Fiat Dino 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 1967 Fiat Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1967 Fiat Dino (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Dino | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Dino | Carina |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
