1984 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1971 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1984 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 Toyota Carina.

Because 1984 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Daihatsu Taft 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, 1971 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Taft.

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