2001 Toyota Solara vs. 2012 Fiat Fiorino
To start off, 2012 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Solara weights approximately 210 kg more than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. 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, 2001 Toyota Solara (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Fiorino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Solara | 2012 Fiat Fiorino | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Solara | Fiorino |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2520 mm |
