1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 455 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |
