2001 Honda Fit vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit 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 46 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 250 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Fit | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Fit | Carina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |