1969 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1968 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Corolla | NV |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2156 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
