2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 400 kg more than 1986 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, 2004 Chevrolet Express (386 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2520 mm |
