1996 Toyota Carina vs. 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 10 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (107 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 209 kg more 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, 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Carina | 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carina | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
