1984 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 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 75 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 250 kg more than 1975 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan 300 ZX | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 300 ZX | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |