2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avensis 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avensis (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 100 kg more than 1995 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 Toyota Avensis (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avensis | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avensis | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
