1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1980 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:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | DeVille | Carina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7732 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |