1987 Innocenti 990 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Innocenti 990 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1987 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1987 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 390 kg more than 1987 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Innocenti 990 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Innocenti | Toyota |
| Model | 990 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2540 mm |
