1972 Citroen Dyane vs. 1973 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1973 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen Dyane would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Carina weights approximately 360 kg more than 1972 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Citroen Dyane, 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, 1973 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen Dyane | 1973 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Dyane | Carina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
