1996 Nissan Stagea vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 19 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 465 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan Stagea | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Stagea | Carina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |