2005 Toyota Tundra vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tundra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1013 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (441 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (156 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tundra | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tundra | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2148 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2590 mm |
