1973 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1981 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Cadillac DeVille | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | DeVille | Carina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |