1972 Nissan President vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 478 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1972 Nissan President 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 1972 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1972 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Nissan President | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | President | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 236 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |