1982 Toyota Carina vs. 1982 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1982 Toyota Carina and 1982 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 GMC Jimmy (62 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 400 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1982 GMC Jimmy (130 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Carina | 1982 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | Carina | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
