1978 Nissan Sunny vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Sunny | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Sunny | Carina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |