1974 Toyota Carina vs. 2004 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Agila is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Agila weights approximately 65 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Because 1974 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 1974 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Agila, 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, 1974 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Toyota Carina | 2004 Vauxhall Agila | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Carina | Agila |
Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |