2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Fiat Doblo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 235 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
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, 2006 Fiat Doblo (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Doblo | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Doblo | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |
