1988 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Infiniti QX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti QX 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 5,552 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti QX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti QX (395 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti QX should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti QX weights approximately 1624 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 Infiniti QX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti QX 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 Infiniti QX (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti QX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Carina | 2013 Infiniti QX | |
| Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
| Model | Carina | QX |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 2656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1925 mm |
