1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat Tipo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Tipo would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 75 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. 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, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (130 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Tipo | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
