2006 Subaru Forester vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Forester weights approximately 286 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Forester | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
