1978 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1978 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 6 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 660 kg more than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Because 1978 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Fiat Campagnola (152 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Carina. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Campagnola | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Campagnola | Carina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |
