2002 Acura CL vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Acura CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 455 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina. 2002 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Carina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
