1993 Toyota Corolla vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 128 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1998 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Corolla | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Carina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
