1975 Nissan Skyline vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 5 kg more than 1975 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Skyline | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Skyline | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |