1980 Toyota Carina vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (88 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 540 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Because 1980 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 1980 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo, 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Carina | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carina | Polo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
