1977 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 36 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1028 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.
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, 2013 GMC Sierra (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2013 GMC Sierra 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. 2013 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Carina | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | Carina | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5222 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1869 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3023 mm |
