2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 19 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. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1472 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
