2007 Citroen C4 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Citroen C4 is newer by 14 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. Both 2007 Citroen C4 and 1993 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (181 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C4 weights approximately 98 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.
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, 1993 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C4. (180 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C4 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
