1970 Saab Sonett III 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 Saab Sonett III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Saab Sonett III would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Saab Sonett III. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1970 Saab Sonett III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 155 kg more than 1970 Saab Sonett III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Toyota Carina 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 1980 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Saab Sonett III, 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Saab Sonett III. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Saab Sonett III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Saab Sonett III | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Saab | Toyota |
| Model | Sonett III | Carina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
