1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1105 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:
1970 Buick Centurion | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Centurion | Carina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2510 mm |