1984 Toyota Blizzard vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1984 Toyota Blizzard 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 360 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Because 1984 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Blizzard 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, 1984 Toyota Blizzard (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Blizzard | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Blizzard | Carina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
