1994 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Carina. 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Cavalier | Carina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 61 L |
