2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (88 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 185 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 61 L |
