2001 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 9 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Verada (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 375 kg more than 1992 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, 2001 Mitsubishi Verada (317 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mitsubishi Verada | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Verada | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
