1970 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 42 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (580 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (753 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 638 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Carina | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Carina | Camaro |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 580 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 753 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2852 mm |