1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 35 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 508 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, 2013 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corona | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Corona | Z |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11:01:00 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
