1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1970 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 629 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 130 | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 130 | Carina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |