1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 2006 Toyota Ractis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Ractis is newer by 16 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 1,928 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1990 Fiat Tempra (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Ractis. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Ractis. 2006 Toyota Ractis has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Tempra has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Tempra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Ractis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 2006 Toyota Ractis | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Tempra | Ractis |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1928 cc | 1299 cc |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
