1985 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1985 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 954 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac Brougham | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Brougham | Carina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2510 mm |
