1994 Toyota Carina vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 141 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Carina | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carina | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1276 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |
