1963 Singer Vogue II vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1975 Toyota Carina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Singer Vogue II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Singer Vogue II would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Singer Vogue II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Singer Vogue II. (57 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1963 Singer Vogue II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Singer Vogue II weights approximately 142 kg more than 1975 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Singer Vogue II. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Singer Vogue II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Singer Vogue II | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Singer | Toyota |
| Model | Vogue II | Carina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
