1979 Toyota Corsa vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 988 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corsa | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Corsa | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 3700 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2764 mm |
