2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 1065 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (536 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2590 mm |
