1995 Toyota Celica vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Toyota Celica.
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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Celica | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Carina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
