1978 Nissan Sunny vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 280 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Sunny | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Corona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
