1970 Nissan Skyline vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 300 kg more than 1979 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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Nissan Skyline | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Skyline | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |