1982 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 473 kg more than 1982 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, 2013 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Carina | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Carina | Z |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
