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 241 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 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 601 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 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. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Z has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 1588 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 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 | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
