1996 Toyota Carina vs. 2009 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2009 Seat Exeo is newer by 13 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Exeo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Exeo weights approximately 200 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, 2009 Seat Exeo (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Carina | 2009 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Toyota | Seat |
| Model | Carina | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2642 mm |
