1996 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 16 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (88 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua weights approximately 445 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Bigua | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Bigua | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
