1993 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 18 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sportage weights approximately 367 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Carina | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Carina | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2639 mm |
