1984 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 25 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 500 kg more than 1959 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, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan 300 ZX | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 300 ZX | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |