2006 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Renault Grand Scenic 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. Both 2006 Renault Grand Scenic and 1988 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 668 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
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, 2006 Renault Grand Scenic (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina. 2006 Renault Grand Scenic has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Grand Scenic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Grand Scenic | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Scenic | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1320 mm |
