1993 Renault 19 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 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault 19 would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1993 Renault 19. (80 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 195 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault 19. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 19 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
