1988 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1250 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Carina | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carina | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2893 mm |
