2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 1990 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2009 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Fiorino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Fiorino should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 525 kg more than 1990 Toyota Starlet. 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, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (118 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Fiorino | 1990 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Fiorino | Starlet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
