1986 Toyota Carina vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1986 Toyota Carina. 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, 2001 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Toyota Carina | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Citroen |
| Model | Carina | C5 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 2177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
