1970 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Kia Forte
To start off, 2010 Kia Forte is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Forte weights approximately 397 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte, 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, 2010 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Carina | 2010 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Carina | Forte |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2649 mm |
