1993 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 140 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1993 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Carina | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Carina | Prius |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |
