1991 Honda Concerto vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1991 Honda Concerto is newer by 11 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, 1991 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Concerto weights approximately 44 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, 1991 Honda Concerto, 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Concerto. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Concerto. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1991 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1991 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Honda Concerto | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Concerto | Carina |
Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |