1973 Chrysler Centura vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 56 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Centura | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Centura | Carina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
