1992 Rover 400 vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Rover 400 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1992 Rover 400. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 400 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Because 1974 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 1974 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Rover 400, 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, 1992 Rover 400 (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 400 | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
