1990 Lancia Dedra vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Dedra (111 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 64 kg more than 1996 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, 1990 Lancia Dedra (157 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 1990 Lancia Dedra has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Lancia Dedra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lancia Dedra | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Dedra | Carina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |