1993 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Mazda CX-09
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-09 is newer by 20 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 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mazda CX-09 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda CX-09 (269 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-09 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-09 weights approximately 927 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, 2013 Mazda CX-09 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-09 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Carina | 2013 Mazda CX-09 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Carina | CX-09 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 2062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5108 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1936 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1728 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2875 mm |
