2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Fiat Doblo is newer by 5 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Doblo | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
