1996 Hyundai Scoupe vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Scoupe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Scoupe (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Scoupe should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 95 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Scoupe.
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 Hyundai Scoupe (167 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Scoupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Scoupe | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Scoupe | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
