2009 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 32 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 447 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Pathfinder | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Pathfinder | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |