1974 Fiat 128 vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 325 kg more than 1974 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 128 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 128 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
