1977 Nissan Skyline vs. 1996 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Nissan Skyline is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (179 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.

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