1986 Toyota Crown vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Crown weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Because 1986 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Toyota Crown | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Carina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
