1975 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1975 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Fulvia. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 155 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Because 1970 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 1970 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Fulvia, 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, 1975 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Fulvia | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Fulvia | Carina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2430 mm |