2008 Chevrolet Vivant vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Vivant is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Vivant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Vivant weights approximately 137 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Vivant | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Vivant | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 102 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
