1992 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Altea weights approximately 57 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Toyota Carina | 2010 Seat Altea | |
Make | Toyota | Seat |
Model | Carina | Altea |
Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |