1984 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2011 Nissan Titan (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Corolla | Titan |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
