1999 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Tracker.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Tracker | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tracker | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2430 mm |
