1993 Nissan Gloria vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Nissan Gloria is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 565 kg more than 1981 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. 1981 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan Gloria has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan Gloria will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan Gloria | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Gloria | Carina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
