1963 Steyr Haflinger vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 500 kg more than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Steyr Haflinger | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Steyr | Toyota |
| Model | Haflinger | Carina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2840 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1510 mm | 2540 mm |
