1998 Toyota Carina vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (164 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 429 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (250 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Carina | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Carina | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3240 mm |
