1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser is newer by 1 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser (154 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1704 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 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Mega Cruiser | Carina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1420 mm |
