2003 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 580 kg more than 1977 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 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Chairman H | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
