1956 Pontiac Star Chief vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Pontiac Star Chief. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Pontiac Star Chief would be higher. At 4,714 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Pontiac Star Chief is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Pontiac Star Chief weights approximately 685 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1979 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1956 Pontiac Star Chief has manual transmission. 1956 Pontiac Star Chief will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Pontiac Star Chief | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Star Chief | Carina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4714 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
