2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept weights approximately 25 kg more than 1993 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | Bionic Car Concept | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |
