1989 Subaru Rex vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Rex. (31 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 580 kg more than 1989 Subaru Rex. 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Subaru Rex | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Rex | Carina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 544 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |
