1998 Nissan Pickup vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Pickup (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 820 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Nissan Pickup (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Pickup | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pickup | Carina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2430 mm |
