2005 Saturn Relay vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Saturn Relay is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Relay (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Because 2005 Saturn Relay is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay 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 Saturn Relay (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina. 2005 Saturn Relay has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Saturn Relay will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Saturn Relay | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Saturn | Toyota |
Model | Relay | Carina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 59 L |