1991 Toyota Carina vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1991 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Carina. 1995 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 1991 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1991 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Toyota Carina | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Toyota | Peugeot |
Model | Carina | 406 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |