1992 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 940 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Astro will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Astro | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Astro | Carina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
