2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 320 kg more than 1977 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
