2000 Honda City vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 5 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 195 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | City | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
