2009 Citroen C5 vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Citroen C5 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1990 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, 2009 Citroen C5 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C5 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
