1981 Chrysler Le Baron vs. 1978 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Chrysler Le Baron is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Chrysler Le Baron is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chrysler Le Baron weights approximately 574 kg more than 1978 Toyota Carina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Chrysler Le Baron | 1978 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Le Baron | Carina |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 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 | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |