1995 Toyota Carina vs. 2005 Citroen C8
To start off, 2005 Citroen C8 is newer by 10 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C8. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C8 weights approximately 608 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Citroen C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Carina | 2005 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Toyota | Citroen |
| Model | Carina | C8 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |
