1977 Toyota Carina vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Carina | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Carina | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
