1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 19 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 24 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Fiat Tipo (130 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Fiat Tipo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Tipo | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
