1993 Ford Laser vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Laser (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 230 kg more than 1993 Ford Laser.
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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Laser | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Laser | Carina |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |