1980 Dodge Omni vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Dodge Omni. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Dodge Omni would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Omni. (65 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 32 kg more than 1980 Dodge Omni. 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Omni | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Omni | Carina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
