1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 2000 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
