1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2007 Toyota Auris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Auris is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Auris. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Auris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Auris weights approximately 155 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea.
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, 1996 Fiat Marea (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Auris. (130 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Auris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 2007 Toyota Auris | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Marea | Auris |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
