1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Toyota Carina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Carina weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125.
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, 1968 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 125 | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 125 | Carina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |