1996 Peugeot 306 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 306 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. Both 1996 Peugeot 306 and 1993 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,587 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 306. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Peugeot 306 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 306 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
