2002 Rover 45 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Rover 45 is newer by 22 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. Both 2002 Rover 45 and 1980 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,588 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rover 45 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rover 45 weights approximately 125 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.
Because 1980 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 1980 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Rover 45, 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, 2002 Rover 45 (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Rover 45 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 45 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
