1990 Nissan Presea vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1990 Nissan Presea is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 40 kg more than 1990 Nissan Presea.

Because 1975 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 1975 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea, 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, 1990 Nissan Presea (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Nissan Presea 1975 Toyota Corolla
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Presea Corolla
Year Released 1990 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1497 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 93 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 125 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1030 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2410 mm