2006 GMC Sierra vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 GMC Sierra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
