2008 Chevrolet Optra vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Optra is newer by 15 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Optra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Optra. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Optra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Optra weights approximately 40 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Optra (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Optra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Optra | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Optra | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
