1972 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Fiat Fiorino
To start off, 2011 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 220 kg more than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Because 1972 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Fiorino, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Fiat Fiorino (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Carina. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Toyota Carina | 2011 Fiat Fiorino | |
Make | Toyota | Fiat |
Model | Carina | Fiorino |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |