1977 Nissan Skyline vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 10 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1977 Nissan Skyline (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Skyline | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Skyline | Corona |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |