1997 Lexus SC vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Lexus SC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus SC (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus SC weights approximately 415 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Lexus SC (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lexus SC | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Carina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
