1977 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Renault Duster
To start off, 2010 Renault Duster 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Duster should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Duster weights approximately 205 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 1977 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 1977 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Duster, 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, 2010 Renault Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Carina | 2010 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Carina | Duster |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2673 mm |
