1970 Land Rover Serie II 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 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 520 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Serie II | Carina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
