2005 Mazda Etude vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Mazda Etude is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 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 1990 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Etude should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Etude weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Etude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Etude | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Etude | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1587 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 995 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
