1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 130 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
