2000 Acura RL vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Acura RL is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 725 kg more than 1971 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL, 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, 2000 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RL | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2430 mm |
