1988 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1988 Chevrolet Corsica and 1988 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corsica weights approximately 100 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 Chevrolet Corsica (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corsica | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corsica | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
