1994 Toyota Carina vs. 1988 Volvo 480
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 480. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 480 would be higher. At 1,720 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 480 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 75 kg more than 1988 Volvo 480.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Volvo 480 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 480 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Carina | 1988 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Carina | 480 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
