1995 Acura Legend vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 15 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 599 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, 1995 Acura Legend, 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, 1995 Acura Legend (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1995 Acura Legend has manual transmission. 1995 Acura Legend 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:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Carina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
