1969 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1976 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 94 kg more than 1976 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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan Fairlady | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Fairlady | Carina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |