1984 Toyota Blizzard vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (107 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 275 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Because 1984 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Toyota Blizzard (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Blizzard | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Blizzard | Carina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
