1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
