1994 Toyota Carina vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 13 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 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 370 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Toyota Avensis (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Carina | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Carina | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
