1998 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Peugeot 1007
To start off, 2011 Peugeot 1007 is newer by 13 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 2 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 1007. (104 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 1007. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Peugeot 1007 weights approximately 58 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, 1998 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 1007. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 1007.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Carina | 2011 Peugeot 1007 | |
| Make | Toyota | Peugeot |
| Model | Carina | 1007 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
