2000 Holden Berlina vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Holden Berlina is newer by 20 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Berlina weights approximately 660 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, 2000 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Berlina | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Berlina | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
