2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 30 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1390 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Patrol | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2510 mm |
