1970 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Carina | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Carina | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2624 mm |
