1992 Holden Apollo vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Holden Apollo would be higher. Both 1992 Holden Apollo and 1995 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1992 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 35 kg more than 1992 Holden Apollo. 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 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Apollo. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Apollo | Carina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
