1998 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Daewoo Lacetti
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Lacetti is newer by 14 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Daewoo Lacetti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daewoo Lacetti (108 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (105 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daewoo Lacetti should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daewoo Lacetti weights approximately 130 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.
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, 2012 Daewoo Lacetti (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Daewoo Lacetti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Carina | 2012 Daewoo Lacetti | |
| Make | Toyota | Daewoo |
| Model | Carina | Lacetti |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
