1986 Toyota Carina vs. 1982 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1986 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volkswagen Golf (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Carina weights approximately 185 kg more than 1982 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1986 Toyota Carina (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volkswagen Golf. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Toyota Carina | 1982 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carina | Golf |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
