1995 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 17 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 605 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Carina | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Carina | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2837 mm |
