1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 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 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 433 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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | Carina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
