1970 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Renault Duster
To start off, 2011 Renault Duster 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 7 more horse power than 2011 Renault Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Duster weights approximately 355 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Because 2011 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Duster 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, 2011 Renault Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Carina | 2011 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Carina | Duster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2673 mm |
