1972 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-V is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda CR-V weights approximately 606 kg more than 1972 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-V, 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, 2011 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Carina. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Carina | 2011 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Carina | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2619 mm |
