1994 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Renault Duster
To start off, 2011 Renault Duster is newer by 17 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Renault Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Duster weights approximately 65 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Renault Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Carina | 2011 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Carina | Duster |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2673 mm |
