1969 Citroen Dyane 4 vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1990 Toyota Carina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Carina weights approximately 401 kg more than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. 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, 1990 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Dyane 4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 61 L |
