1973 Nissan Skyline vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Nissan Skyline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 75 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona. 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, 1973 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan Skyline | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Skyline | Corona |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |