1993 Toyota Carina vs. 1995 Volvo 440
To start off, 1995 Volvo 440 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 440. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 110 kg more than 1995 Volvo 440. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 440. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Carina | 1995 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Carina | 440 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
