2004 Honda FR-V vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Honda FR-V is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda FR-V (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda FR-V weights approximately 745 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda FR-V, 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, 2004 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda FR-V | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | FR-V | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
