2007 GMC Acadia vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Because 2007 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Acadia | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
