1968 Fiat 500 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 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Carina (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Carina weights approximately 550 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1982 Toyota Carina (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
