1998 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 380 kg more than 1986 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Step Wagon | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Step Wagon | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |