2006 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Daihatsu Sirion (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 360 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Sirion.
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, 1988 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Sirion | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Sirion | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |
