1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2012 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius is newer by 16 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 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Prius weights approximately 181 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 (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Marea | 2012 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Marea | Prius |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1745 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |