2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Fiat Doblo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 Fiat Doblo. 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, 1993 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Doblo | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Doblo | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
