1990 Plymouth Colt vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Colt 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Colt (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Colt should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Colt weights approximately 15 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Plymouth Colt (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Colt | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Colt | Carina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
