1975 Toyota Carina vs. 1985 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 1985 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 28 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Because 1975 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 1975 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, 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, 1975 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. (133 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Carina | 1985 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carina | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2480 mm |
