1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano. 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 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Corolla | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Corolla | Nano |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2230 mm |