1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (550 HP) has 451 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3493 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2430 mm |
