1980 Nissan Patrol vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Nissan Patrol is newer by 4 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 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Because 1980 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Patrol | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Carina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2430 mm |
