2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Panda weights approximately 20 kg more than 1989 Toyota Carina.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |
