1977 Nissan Skyline vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 240 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, 1977 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Skyline | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Skyline | Carina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |