1990 Fiat Uno vs. 2002 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2002 Toyota Highlander is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Highlander (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 930 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Fiat Uno. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 Highlander (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (79 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 2002 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Uno | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
