1998 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Exeo (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Exeo weights approximately 240 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 Seat Exeo (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Toyota Carina | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
Make | Toyota | Seat |
Model | Carina | Exeo |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
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 | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1772 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2642 mm |