2002 Toyota FXS vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Toyota FXS 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. At 4,290 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota FXS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota FXS (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota FXS should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota FXS weights approximately 345 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, 2002 Toyota FXS (270 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota FXS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina. 2002 Toyota FXS has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota FXS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota FXS | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | FXS | Carina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4290 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
