1997 Toyota Carina vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1997 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, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Carina | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carina | Transporter |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2000 mm |
