2009 Toyota Corolla vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 499 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 (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Corolla | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Corolla | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |