1998 Rover 75 vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,950 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1989 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 Rover 75 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Carina. 1998 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Rover 75 | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 75 | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1950 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |