1990 Mazda Eunos vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1990 Mazda Eunos is newer by 10 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 3,924 cc, 1990 Mazda Eunos is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda Eunos weights approximately 620 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. 1990 Mazda Eunos has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mazda Eunos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda Eunos | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Eunos | Carina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3924 cc | 1588 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |