2007 Nissan Primera vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Nissan Primera 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Primera (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Primera weights approximately 276 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Primera (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Primera | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Primera | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
