1972 Citroen SM vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen SM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen SM would be higher. At 2,669 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Citroen SM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Citroen SM (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Citroen SM should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen SM weights approximately 315 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Citroen SM (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Citroen SM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen SM | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | SM | Carina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2669 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2590 mm |
