1969 Fiat 850 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 400 kg more than 1969 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 850 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Carina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2590 mm |