1992 Nissan Vanette vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Nissan Vanette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 435 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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, 1992 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Nissan Vanette | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Vanette | Carina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2510 mm |