2009 Opel Tigra vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Opel Tigra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Opel Tigra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Tigra weights approximately 134 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
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, 1988 Toyota Carina (140 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Tigra. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Opel Tigra | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Tigra | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
