2003 Holden UTE vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Holden UTE is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden UTE weights approximately 545 kg more than 1981 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, 2003 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden UTE | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | UTE | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
