1992 Ford Orion vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1992 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 115 kg more than 1992 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Orion. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Orion | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Orion | Carina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
