1990 Ford Fiesta vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fiesta (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 225 kg more than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Fiesta (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fiesta | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Carina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
