1993 Toyota Carina vs. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Kombi is newer by 16 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Kombi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi weights approximately 1084 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Kombi (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Kombi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Carina | 2009 Volkswagen Kombi | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carina | Kombi |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 2219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3010 mm |
