2000 Fiat Ulysse vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. Both 2000 Fiat Ulysse and 1988 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Ulysse. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 478 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
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, 1988 Toyota Carina (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Ulysse. (173 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Ulysse | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Ulysse | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1320 mm |
