1993 Renault 19 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Renault 19 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Renault 19. (80 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 245 kg more than 1993 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault 19. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault 19 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 19 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
