1983 Plymouth Turismo vs. 1991 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1991 Toyota Carina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Plymouth Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Plymouth Turismo would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Plymouth Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1983 Plymouth Turismo. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1983 Plymouth Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Plymouth Turismo weights approximately 55 kg more than 1991 Toyota Carina.
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, 1991 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Plymouth Turismo. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Plymouth Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Plymouth Turismo | 1991 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Turismo | Carina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
