2006 Nissan Titan vs. 1987 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Nissan Titan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1314 kg more than 1987 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan 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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Carina. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Titan | 1987 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 61 L |
