2005 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 72 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Aveo | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Aveo | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1063 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2590 mm |
