1993 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 19 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1413 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Carina | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Carina | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2885 mm |
