2006 Honda Element vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Honda Element.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Element | Carina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |