1981 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 631 kg more than 1981 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Toyota Carina | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Carina | 370Z |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |