1974 Renault 12 vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1974 Renault 12 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault 12 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Because 1970 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 1970 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Renault 12, 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, 1970 Toyota Carina (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Renault 12 | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 12 | Carina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |