1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo is newer by 2 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo (187 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo (223 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Dardo | Carina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
