1977 Holden GTS vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 340 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden GTS | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | GTS | Carina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
