1990 Ford Probe vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Probe would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Ford Probe. (108 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Probe weights approximately 115 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Probe (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Probe | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Probe | Carina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
