2009 Renault Modus vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Renault Modus is newer by 15 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Renault Modus. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Modus weights approximately 29 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Modus. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Modus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Modus | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Modus | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2590 mm |
