1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 7 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Carina (99 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1972 Toyota Carina.
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, 1972 Toyota Carina (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 131 | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Carina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |