1998 Toyota Carina vs. 2008 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2008 Hyundai i20 is newer by 10 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 7 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai i20 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina.
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, 2008 Hyundai i20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Toyota Carina | 2008 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
Model | Carina | i20 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2525 mm |