1997 Nissan Almera vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Nissan Almera is newer by 23 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Almera. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Almera weights approximately 95 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Because 1974 Toyota Carina 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 1974 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Almera, 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, 1974 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Almera. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Almera | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Almera | Carina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |
