1999 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 269 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
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, 1993 Toyota Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
