1998 Toyota Carina vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 9 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Carina | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Carina | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
