1992 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Chevrolet Nubira
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Nubira is newer by 20 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Nubira (119 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Nubira should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 295 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, 2012 Chevrolet Nubira (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Toyota Carina | 2012 Chevrolet Nubira | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Carina | Nubira |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
