1964 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 638 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona. 2011 Nissan 370Z has automatic transmission and 1964 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1964 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Toyota Corona | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Corona | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
