1990 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Peugeot 5008
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 5008 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Peugeot 5008 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 5008 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Carina.
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, 2010 Peugeot 5008 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Peugeot 5008 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Carina | 2010 Peugeot 5008 | |
| Make | Toyota | Peugeot |
| Model | Carina | 5008 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2735 mm |
