2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 23 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 127 kg more than 1977 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Chevrolet Express (408 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2000 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2510 mm |
