1996 Subaru SVX vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1996 Subaru SVX and 1996 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru SVX weights approximately 485 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Subaru SVX will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 1996 Subaru SVX has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Subaru SVX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Subaru SVX | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | SVX | Carina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3318 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |