1997 Daewoo Prince vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Daewoo Prince is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Daewoo Prince is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 295 kg more than 1979 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. 1979 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1997 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1997 Daewoo Prince will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daewoo Prince | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Prince | Carina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
