2002 Ford Laser vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Ford Laser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 20 kg more than 2002 Ford Laser. 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Laser. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Laser | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Laser | Carina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |