1988 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2013 Acura ZDX is newer by 25 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura ZDX weights approximately 933 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.
Because 2013 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Acura ZDX 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, 2013 Acura ZDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Carina | 2013 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Toyota | Acura |
| Model | Carina | ZDX |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2013 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2174 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1596 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |
