1980 Toyota Carina vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 29 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 20 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 729 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, 2009 Toyota Yaris, 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Carina | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Carina | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 42 L |
