1990 Dodge Omni vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1990 Dodge Omni is newer by 2 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Omni (92 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 75 kg more than 1990 Dodge Omni.
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, 1990 Dodge Omni (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Omni | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Omni | Carina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2540 mm |
