1975 Toyota Carina vs. 2003 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2003 Toyota Echo is newer by 28 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, 2003 Toyota Echo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Echo weights approximately 60 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Toyota Echo, 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, 2003 Toyota Echo (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Carina | 2003 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Carina | Echo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2590 mm |
