1980 Vauxhall Cavalier 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 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Carina weights approximately 70 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 1981 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier 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 Vauxhall Cavalier | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Toyota |
| Model | Cavalier | Carina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
