1988 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 515 kg more than 1965 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, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 300 ZX | Corona |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2420 mm |
