1988 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2012 Opel Corsa is newer by 24 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 (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Corsa weights approximately 45 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 (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Carina | 2012 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Carina | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2500 mm |
