2002 Honda City vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Carina weights approximately 8 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, 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, 1974 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda City | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | City | Carina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |