2003 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 7 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 56 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Prizm.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Prizm | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Prizm | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
