1999 Lada 110 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Lada 110 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Lada 110. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lada 110 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Because 1977 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lada 110, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Toyota Carina (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada 110. (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lada 110 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 110 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 61 L |
