1989 Holden Barina vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Barina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1989 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 510 kg more than 1989 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Holden Barina | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Barina | Carina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2590 mm |
