1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 560 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Avanti Avanti | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Avanti | Toyota |
Model | Avanti | Carina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |