1998 Nissan Crew vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Nissan Crew is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Crew weights approximately 275 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan Crew | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Crew | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |