1982 Nissan Prairie vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Nissan Prairie is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Because 1975 Toyota Carina 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 1975 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1982 Nissan Prairie (150 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Prairie | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Prairie | Carina |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
