2005 Mazda Etude vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Mazda Etude is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,594 cc, 2005 Mazda Etude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Etude (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Etude should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude.
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, 2005 Mazda Etude (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Etude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Etude | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Etude | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1587 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1080 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
