1970 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2011 Lancia Musa is newer by 41 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Musa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lancia Musa weights approximately 391 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
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, 2011 Lancia Musa, 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 Toyota Carina (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lancia Musa. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Carina | 2011 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Toyota | Lancia |
| Model | Carina | Musa |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
