1985 McLaren MP4 vs. 1978 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1985 McLaren MP4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Carina weights approximately 426 kg more than 1985 McLaren MP4.
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. 1978 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1985 McLaren MP4 has manual transmission. 1985 McLaren MP4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 McLaren MP4 | 1978 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | McLaren | Toyota |
| Model | MP4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 987 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 966 kg |
