2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Bravo (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Bravo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Fiat Bravo (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Bravo | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Bravo | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
