1988 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa 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 103 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 645 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 300 ZX | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
