1992 Nissan Pulsar vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Pulsar (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 65 kg more than 1992 Nissan Pulsar.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Nissan Pulsar | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pulsar | Carina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
