1992 Renault 19 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 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault 19 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1992 Renault 19. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 235 kg more than 1992 Renault 19. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault 19. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Renault 19 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 19 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
