1988 GMC Jimmy vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 GMC Jimmy. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1988 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 265 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 GMC Jimmy (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 GMC Jimmy | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Jimmy | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
