1992 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 21 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 381 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.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina. 2013 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Toyota Carina | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Carina | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |
