1977 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 33 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1667 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 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Carina | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Carina | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
