1992 Subaru Vivio vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru Vivio would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1992 Subaru Vivio. (42 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1992 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 510 kg more than 1992 Subaru Vivio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Subaru Vivio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Vivio 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, 1993 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru Vivio. (53 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Subaru Vivio | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Vivio | Carina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
