2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 525 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (209 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
