1992 Holden Apollo vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Holden Apollo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. Both 1992 Holden Apollo and 1988 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1992 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Apollo weights approximately 173 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Apollo. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Apollo.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Holden Apollo | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Apollo | Carina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |