1982 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1572 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 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Toyota Carina | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
Model | Carina | Freelander |
Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |