1974 Toyota Carina vs. 2009 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 35 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 3,796 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Routan (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 1357 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Routan, 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, 2009 Volkswagen Routan (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Carina | 2009 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carina | Routan |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 3796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3080 mm |
