1983 Holden Camira vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Holden Camira would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Holden Camira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1983 Holden Camira. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 106 kg more than 1983 Holden Camira. 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Holden Camira | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Camira | Carina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
