1998 Fiat Duna vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Fiat Duna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Duna (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Duna should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 335 kg more than 1998 Fiat Duna.
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 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Duna. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Duna | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Duna | Carina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
