2006 Rover Streetwise vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Rover Streetwise is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Rover Streetwise. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover Streetwise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover Streetwise weights approximately 105 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover Streetwise. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover Streetwise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover Streetwise | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Streetwise | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
