1997 AC Cobra vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 AC Cobra weights approximately 61 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
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. 1981 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1997 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1997 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 AC Cobra | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Cobra | Carina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |