1969 Riley Kestrel vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley Kestrel would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Riley Kestrel. (64 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 225 kg more than 1969 Riley Kestrel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley Kestrel. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Riley Kestrel | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | Kestrel | Carina |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2590 mm |
