1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 615 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Trans Sport | Carina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2590 mm |