1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Fiat Punto weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Because 1975 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Punto | Carina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
