1996 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1069 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 2013 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Carina | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Carina | Titan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1895 mm |
