2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Citroen Xsara is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Carina (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 125 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara, 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, 1979 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Xsara | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
