2008 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (196 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 815 kg more than 1994 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 Jeep Wrangler (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Wrangler | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3777 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
