1993 Opel Corsa vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Opel Corsa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Corsa (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Carina weights approximately 29 kg more than 1993 Opel Corsa.
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, 1993 Opel Corsa (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Opel Corsa | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Corsa | Carina |
Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |