2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Panda | Carina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2590 mm |