1989 Nissan Prairie vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Nissan Prairie is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,485 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 145 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Prairie | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Prairie | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |