1981 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i30 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i30 (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i30, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Hyundai i30 (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Carina | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Carina | i30 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 53 L |
