2000 Saturn L vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Saturn L is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saturn L (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Saturn L weights approximately 309 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Saturn L (257 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Saturn L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Saturn L | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Saturn | Toyota |
| Model | L | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1444 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
