2005 Honda Fit vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Honda Fit 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. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 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 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Fit | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
