2008 Fiat Multipla vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Fiat Multipla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Multipla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Multipla. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 235 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Multipla (206 Nm @ 1450 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Multipla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Multipla | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Multipla | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1450 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
