1996 Toyota Carina vs. 2002 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 6 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Bora (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 50 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.
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 (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Carina | 2002 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carina | Bora |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
