1988 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 109 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 680 kg more than 1971 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, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Nissan 300 ZX 1971 Toyota Corolla
Make Nissan Toyota
Model 300 ZX Corolla
Year Released 1988 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2960 cc 1166 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 171 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 234 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4200 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 780 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2290 mm


 

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