1995 Toyota Carina vs. 1987 Zastava Yugo
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Zastava Yugo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Zastava Yugo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1987 Zastava Yugo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 290 kg more than 1987 Zastava Yugo. 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Zastava Yugo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Carina | 1987 Zastava Yugo | |
| Make | Toyota | Zastava |
| Model | Carina | Yugo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1372 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
