1996 Nissan Stagea vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 491 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Stagea | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stagea | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
