2008 Hyundai Getz vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Getz is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Getz (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Getz should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 55 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Hyundai Getz (236 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Getz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Getz | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Getz | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
