1977 Nissan Laurel vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 230 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona.
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, 1972 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Laurel | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Corona |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |