1990 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 859 kg more than 1969 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, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Nissan 300 ZX | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 300 ZX | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |