2000 Toyota Celica vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Celica (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 16 kg more than 2000 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Celica (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Celica | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
