1994 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 770 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Astro will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Astro | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Astro | Carina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
