1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Toyota Carina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Carina weights approximately 135 kg more than 1974 Fiat 131.
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, 1982 Toyota Carina (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 131 | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Carina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |