1994 Fiat Tempra vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Fiat Tempra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Tempra (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 190 kg more than 1994 Fiat Tempra.
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, 1992 Toyota Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Tempra. (110 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Tempra | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Tempra | Carina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
