1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra 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 41 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (72 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 103 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Tempra | Carina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |