2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 26 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (274 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | MazdaSpeed6 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 274 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
