1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 12 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 4,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (285 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1977 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | Carina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4295 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
