1998 Fiat Marea vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 1999 Toyota Solara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Marea. (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Solara weights approximately 205 kg more than 1998 Fiat Marea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Toyota Solara (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Marea. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Marea | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Marea | Solara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
