1996 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 602 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Trans Sport (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Trans Sport | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1702 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2540 mm |
