1980 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 31 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1114 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Carina | 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Toyota | Chrysler |
| Model | Carina | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
