1993 Toyota Carina vs. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 161 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Carina | 1987 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Toyota | Venturi |
| Model | Carina | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
