1961 Innocenti 950 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 266 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Carina (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (74 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1961 Innocenti 950 has manual transmission. 1961 Innocenti 950 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Innocenti 950 1980 Toyota Carina
Make Innocenti Toyota
Model 950 Carina
Year Released 1961 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 948 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 34 HP 75 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 74 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 730 kg 996 kg
Vehicle Length 3670 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 1520 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2130 mm 2510 mm


 

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