1974 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1556 kg more than 1974 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Carina | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Carina | Armada |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3129 mm |
