1988 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2010 Honda CR-V is newer by 22 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda CR-V weights approximately 456 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. 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, 2010 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Carina | 2010 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Carina | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2619 mm |
