2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina.
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, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (118 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Fiorino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Fiorino | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Fiorino | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 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 | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
