1984 Saab 99 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Saab 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Saab 99 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 73 more horse power than 1984 Saab 99. (85 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1984 Saab 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Saab 99 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Saab 99. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Saab 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Saab 99 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Saab | Toyota |
| Model | 99 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
