1969 Toyota Corolla vs. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 420 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
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:
| 1969 Toyota Corolla | 1980 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corolla | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1068 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
