2005 Renault Scenic vs. 1994 Toyota Carina

To start off, 2005 Renault Scenic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. Both 2005 Renault Scenic and 1994 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Scenic (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Scenic weights approximately 530 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Toyota Carina (184 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Scenic. (99 Nm). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Scenic. 2005 Renault Scenic has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Scenic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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