1978 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 4 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX.
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, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan 260 ZX | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 260 ZX | Corona |
Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |