1989 Honda Integra vs. 1991 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1991 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Integra would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Integra (120 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Integra weights approximately 55 kg more than 1991 Toyota Carina. 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, 1989 Honda Integra (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Integra | 1991 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Integra | Carina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
