2005 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 25 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (88 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 719 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |
