1980 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 735 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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. 1981 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Carina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4230 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
