1999 Saturn SC vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Saturn SC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Saturn SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Saturn SC. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1999 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Saturn SC. 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 Saturn SC (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Saturn SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Saturn SC | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
