1996 Toyota Carina vs. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 240 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. 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 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Carina | 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Carina | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
