1977 Nissan Skyline vs. 1973 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 4 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 95 kg more than 1973 Toyota Carina.
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, 1973 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Skyline | 1973 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Skyline | Carina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |