1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 475 kg more than 1977 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 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Coronet | Carina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2510 mm |
