1985 Suzuki SJ 410 vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Suzuki SJ 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Suzuki SJ 410 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1985 Suzuki SJ 410. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1985 Suzuki SJ 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 265 kg more than 1985 Suzuki SJ 410. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Suzuki SJ 410. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Suzuki SJ 410.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Suzuki SJ 410 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | SJ 410 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 970 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2590 mm |
