1987 Holden Barina vs. 1987 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1987 Holden Barina and 1987 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Carina (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1987 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Carina weights approximately 272 kg more than 1987 Holden Barina. 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, 1987 Toyota Carina (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Barina | 1987 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Barina | Carina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2510 mm |
