2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Fiat Stilo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Stilo (131 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. 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, 2006 Fiat Stilo (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Stilo | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
