2005 Fiat Punto vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Fiat Punto is newer by 12 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. Both 2005 Fiat Punto and 1993 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (84 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Fiat Punto. 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, 2005 Fiat Punto (195 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Punto | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
