2001 Nissan Almera vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Nissan Almera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Almera. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Almera weights approximately 158 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Toyota Carina (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Almera. (130 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Nissan Almera | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Almera | Carina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |