1973 Austin 1800 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin 1800 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin 1800. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin 1800 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 1800 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
