1996 Toyota Carina vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1996 Toyota Carina and 1996 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina.
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 Volkswagen Passat (210 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (174 Nm). This means 1996 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Carina | 1996 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carina | Passat |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
