1989 Suzuki Cappuccino vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 286 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino.
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. 1979 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino has manual transmission. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
Model | Cappuccino | Carina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 657 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 679 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2510 mm |