1996 Fiat Scudo vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Fiat Scudo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Carina (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Scudo. (78 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Scudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Scudo weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Because 1981 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 1981 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Scudo, 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, 1996 Fiat Scudo (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Scudo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Scudo | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Scudo | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
