1983 Fiat Regata vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1983 Fiat Regata is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Regata (100 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Regata should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Carina weights approximately 21 kg more than 1983 Fiat Regata.
Because 1981 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 1981 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Regata, 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, 1983 Fiat Regata (128 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Regata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Regata | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Regata | Carina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 61 L |
