1993 Toyota Carina vs. 2006 Holden Captiva

To start off, 2006 Holden Captiva is newer by 13 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Captiva (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina.

Because 2006 Holden Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Holden Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Holden Captiva (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina. 2006 Holden Captiva has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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