1988 Toyota Blizzard vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Because 1988 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Blizzard. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Blizzard | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Blizzard | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
