1975 Austin 1800 vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Austin 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Austin 1800 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1997 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin 1800 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 1800 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 59 L |
