1988 Dodge Colt vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Dodge Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Dodge Colt would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Colt (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Colt should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 5 kg more than 1988 Dodge Colt.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Dodge Colt (192 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge Colt | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Colt | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2590 mm |
