1999 Dodge Intrepid vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Dodge Intrepid is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Intrepid (198 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 500 kg more than 1986 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, 1999 Dodge Intrepid (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Intrepid | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Intrepid | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2520 mm |
