1969 Nissan Skyline vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (190 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 163 kg more than 1969 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Nissan Skyline is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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