2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pathfinder | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
