1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 210 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Holden Commodore (141 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Carina |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |