1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 131 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Carina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |