1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 546 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Chevelle | Carina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3768 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |