1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 45 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (119 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Tempra | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1929 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2480 mm |