2000 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 7 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Prizm.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Prizm | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Prizm | Carina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |