2006 Opel Agila vs. 1973 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Opel Agila is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Agila weights approximately 180 kg more than 1973 Toyota Carina.
Because 1973 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 1973 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Agila, 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, 2006 Opel Agila (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Agila | 1973 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Agila | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
