1988 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle (114 HP @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 150 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 Volkswagen Beetle (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Carina | 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carina | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
