1983 Nissan Micra vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Nissan Micra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Micra (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 295 kg more than 1983 Nissan Micra.
Because 1959 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Micra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Nissan Micra (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Micra | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Micra | Corona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 986 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
