2007 Nissan Note vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Nissan Note is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Note is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Note. (85 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Note weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Because 1970 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Note, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Note (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Note | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Note | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |