1969 Nissan Skyline vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Nissan Skyline is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,483 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 14 kg more than 1958 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, 1969 Nissan Skyline (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Skyline | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Skyline | Corona |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1483 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
