2007 Fiat Strada vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Carina weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. 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, 1989 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Strada | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
