1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 266 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 127, 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 127 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 127 | Carina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1048 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |