1995 Toyota Carina vs. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 71 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Carina | 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carina | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
