1996 Chrysler Cirrus vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Chrysler Cirrus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chrysler Cirrus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chrysler Cirrus (150 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chrysler Cirrus should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chrysler Cirrus weights approximately 293 kg more than 1994 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, 1996 Chrysler Cirrus (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Chrysler Cirrus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Cirrus | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Cirrus | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
