1984 Nissan Skyline vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 205 kg more than 1984 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Nissan Skyline 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 1984 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2012 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Skyline. 2012 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Nissan Skyline | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Skyline | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4554 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2601 mm |