1988 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1490 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Carina | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Carina | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2745 mm |
