1996 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 16 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 543 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ascari A10 weights approximately 45 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 2012 Ascari A10 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 2012 Ascari A10. 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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Carina | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ascari |
| Model | Carina | A10 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2636 mm |
