1966 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
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 Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Corolla | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1076 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
