1981 Fiat Strada vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Strada (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 155 kg more than 1981 Fiat Strada.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Fiat Strada (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Strada | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Strada | Carina |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
