2009 Dodge Ram vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 591 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 552 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2510 mm |
