1988 Toyota Carina vs. 1994 Volvo 850
To start off, 1994 Volvo 850 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 850. (124 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 850 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
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, 1988 Toyota Carina (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 850. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Carina | 1994 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Carina | 850 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
