1968 Nissan Gloria vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1983 Toyota Starlet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 546 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1968 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Nissan Gloria | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Gloria | Starlet |
Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 993 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |