1981 Toyota Carina vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 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 Toyota Carina | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Carina | TR7 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2170 mm |