1998 Toyota Carina vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris 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, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 136 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Carina | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Carina | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
