1971 Honda Z vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Z would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1971 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 550 kg more than 1971 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Z, 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, 1977 Toyota Carina (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Z | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Z | Carina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
