1986 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 264 kg more than 1986 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Toyota Carina | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Carina | Juke |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
