1986 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 545 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Nissan 300 ZX | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 300 ZX | Corolla |
Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2380 mm |