1977 Toyota Carina vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum is newer by 29 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Quantum (102 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Carina | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Carina | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3120 mm |
