1962 Dodge Polara vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,905 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Dodge Polara weights approximately 560 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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Dodge Polara | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Polara | Carina |
Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5905 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |