1981 Toyota Carina vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Carina (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 110 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.

Because 1981 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Toyota Corolla (131 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Toyota Carina 1993 Toyota Corolla
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Carina Corolla
Year Released 1981 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 83 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 131 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85.1 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 70 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 23.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 955 kg 1065 kg
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2470 mm


 

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