2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 16 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 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 601 kg more than 1988 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 (274 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2540 mm |
