1996 Toyota Carina vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Venturi 400 weights approximately 4 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 1998 Venturi 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Carina | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Toyota | Venturi |
| Model | Carina | 400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
