1970 Dodge Dart vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Dodge Dart weights approximately 209 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Because 1970 Dodge Dart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Dodge Dart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Dodge Dart | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | Carina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
