1983 Fiat Uno vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 360 kg more than 1983 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Uno. (80 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Uno | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Uno | Carina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
