1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1055 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:
1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | DeVille | Carina |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |