2005 Toyota Echo vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Toyota Echo 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Echo (115 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo.
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 Toyota Echo (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Echo | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Echo | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
