2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 19 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1467 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.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Express (447 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 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 |
