2001 AC Aceca vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 665 kg more than 1970 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, 2001 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2001 AC Aceca | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Aceca | Carina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2430 mm |