2007 Toyota Prius vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Toyota Prius 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. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Prius weights approximately 195 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Prius | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Prius | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
