1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 971 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corona | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Corona | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2189 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2850 mm |